The Winter Olympics usually last about 16–17 days from the opening ceremony to the closing ceremony.

Quick Scoop: How Long Do the Winter Olympics Last?

  • Typical duration: around two weeks plus a weekend , usually 16–17 days.
  • Example: The 2026 Winter Games in Milan–Cortina are scheduled from February 6 to February 22, 2026 (17 days).
  • Recent editions (Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2022) also ran for roughly 16–17 days in February.

A helpful way to picture it: if the opening ceremony is on a Friday, the Games run through the following two full weeks and end on a Sunday, giving you just over two weeks of non‑stop winter sports.

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